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Espanola council agrees to ten-year contract with bylaw enforcement

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola council has endorsed a ten-year contract with local bylaw enforcement. The deal with Rainbow District Animal Services and By-Law Enforcement was signed after both parties agreed to cap annual inflationary increases to 2% annually. Rainbow … Continue reading

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Expo in the works for the LaCloche Foothills member municipalities

By Rosalind Russell – Registrations have begun for the 2025 LaCloche Foothills Job Fair & Career Expo. Businesses and industry professionals are asked to contact the Economic Development Officer in Espanola if they are interested in taking part. Participants from … Continue reading

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Bowl for the Children of Elliot Lake

By Rosalind Russell – Northern Lights Bowling Centre in Elliot Lake is hosting its 13th Annual Bowl for the Children even early next month. The funds raised from the evening of bowling helps fund sports, school excursions and outdoor activities. Last … Continue reading

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Ford sworn in – unveils his cabinet

By Rosalind Russell – Premier Doug Ford unveiled his cabinet yesterday afternoon, as he kicked off his third term as the Premier of Ontario. Ford says as our province faces one of the greatest challenges in our history, workers and families … Continue reading

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Anishinaabe Spiritual Centre revitalization with Lenten gathering

By Rosalind Russell – The Anishinaabe Spiritual Centre is revitalizing its programming and it’s starting with a Lenten gathering. According to the release, the centre is inviting the public to a Day of Reflection and Reconciliation on Saturday, April 5th, … Continue reading

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Northern Ontario Curling Championships open today …

By Rosalind Russell – Espanola is hosting the 2025 Northern Ontario Curling Championships today.The opening ceremony will take place this evening at 6:30 pm at the Espanola Curling Club.The public is invited to welcome the ten men’s teams and five … Continue reading

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Jake’s Home Centre supports local health care with a generous donation.

By Rosalind Russell – A Manitoulin Island business has donated $10,000 to the Manitoulin Health Centre’s latest fundraising campaign. Jake’s Home Centre owner Adam Smith says when it comes to supporting local initiatives, there is nothing more important than local … Continue reading

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Three candidates running so far in the new riding of Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt

Three candidates running so far in the new riding of Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt The Sudbury East-Manitoulin-Nickel Belt riding has been formed in time for the 2025 election, with three parties announcing their candidates. The Conservative Party of Canada has secured … Continue reading

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Board congratulates winners of the Technological Skills Competition

Rainbow District School Board held its 18th annual Technological Skills Competition on Wednesday, February 26th at Cambrian College in Sudbury and Thursday, February 27th at the United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners Local 2486 in Azilda. Some 165 secondary students … Continue reading

Espanola Legion President moving on to Zone Command

By Rosalind Russell – The Espanola Royal Canadian Legion is extending congratulations to its President, Gary MacPherson, who is moving on to Zone Command. MacPherson was installed as the new Zone Commander at the Zone H3 Spring Convention this past weekend. He … Continue reading

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